Who can use the PEFC logo?
You can use this label on-product when at least 70% of the forest and tree based material included in your product is PEFC certified. Any remaining material must be from PEFC controlled sources, ensuring there is no forest and tree based material from controversial sources in your product.
What is the PEFC logo?
When you see the PEFC label on a product, it means that it comes from a PEFC-certified forest (obviously, only the forest-based material within the product). A PEFC-certified forest is a forest that is managed in line with the strictest environmental, social and economic requirements.
What does PEFC stand for?
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is an international, non-profit, non-governmental organization which promotes sustainable forest management through independent third-party certification.
What makes the PEFC unique?
As the world’s largest forest certification system, PEFC remains the certification system of choice for small, non-industrial private forests, with hundreds of thousands of family forest owners certified to comply with our internationally recognised Sustainability Benchmark.
What are PEFC and FSC?
Whilst FSC® sets specific standards, PEFC is more of an umbrella brand incorporating different national certification schemes. Ultimately the end goals are the same. Both provide schemes to protect forests and ensure end users get the responsibly sourced timber they requested.
Can anyone use the FSC logo?
Promotional Licence Holders you have the opportunity to use the logo to promote the FSC-certified and labelled products you sell or use. you have access to the FSC trademark portal and online marketing toolkit.
Can I use the FSC logo on my packaging?
If your packaging features an all over print / pattern, then it is still possible to use the FSC logo.
Can I use FSC logo on my website?
you may include the FSC logo on sales and promotional materials, showing sustainable credentials to your buyers. you have access to the online label generator that creates on-product labels in over 60 languages, and an online marketing toolkit providing ideas for promoting certification and certified products.
How do I use FSC logo?
There are three ways in which you apply to use the FSC logo:
- Become FSC certified. If you are FSC Certified, contact your certification body who can provide you with access.
- Become an FSC Trademark License Holder.
- Seek approval for One-time Use.
What is the PEFC logo use toolkit?
The PEFC Logo Use Toolkit is designed to assist logo users in applying the logo and labels consistently in terms of design and layout, and in line with PEFC’s technical requirements and branding.
How do I get permission to use the PEFC logo?
• Permission to use this label can only be given by PEFC Council • Only off-product use is allowed. • The logo must be accompanied with the PEFC Council registration number “PEFC/01-00-01.” • The claim “Promoting Sustainable Forest management” and “www.pefc.org” must be used.
Is the PEFC logo trademarked or registered?
The PEFC logo and the initials “PEFC” are the exclusive property of PEFC and are internationally registered trademarks. They must be used with correct reference to the PEFC Council, PEFC members and their systems.
When can I use the PEFC label on-product?
You can use this label on-product when at least 70% of the forest and tree based material included in your product is PEFC certified. Any remaining material must be from PEFC controlled sources, ensuring there is no forest and tree based material from controversial sources in your product.